Congratulations to Best Picture Winner!﻿

CASSANOVA WAS A WOMAN

The LGBT romantic comedy, directed by Kevin Arbouet and starring Best Actress Winner Jezabel Montero and Best Supporting Actress Winner Carolann Valentino, took home the Best Picture honors at the 2016 Philadelphia Independent Film Awards.

​Winners were announced at the red-carpet awards gala held Sunday, May 22, 2016 at International House in Philadelphia.

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